Shadowing Practice: Christopher, CHUNG HA (크리스토퍼, 청하) - When I Get Old - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Oh, when I get old, I'll be looking back Wishing it could last forever Oh,
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yesterday seems so far away Long dress,
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no shoes Summer nights, golden and blue It feels just like we're stuck inside a picture frame These memories never fade away
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Whisper to me We got the world right at our feet And I just wanna sit right here and look at you
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That's probably all I ever do Oh,
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when I get old I'll be looking back Wishing it could last forever Oh,
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yesterday seemed so far away Where did it go?
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All of the nights, all the time we spent together Oh,
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yesterday seemed so far away
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Wake up and smile cause you're beautiful Those hazel eyes When I get old that's all I wanna think about
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I probably shouldn't say this out loud High hopes,
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big dreams, a little scared Way too naive Thinking you'll always be mine and never leave my side
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At least these memories never say goodbye Oh,
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when I get old, I'll be looking back Wishing it could last forever Oh,
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yesterday seemed so far Away, where did it go?
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All of the nights, all the time we spent together Oh, yesterday
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Seems so far away
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Someday I'm running out of time I'll see your picture in the night I keep my love frozen in time
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Oh, when I get old, I'll be looking back Wishing it could last forever Oh,
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yesterday seemed so far away Where did it go?
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All of the nights, all the time we spent together Oh yesterday,
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seems so far away

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Christopher, CHUNG HA (크리스토퍼, 청하) - When I Get Old" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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